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ISBN: 978-81-7233-509-02017 | 142 PP. | Lib. Ed. |
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CONTENT :1. 2.Environmental deterioration and Insect Diversity spectrum-an introduction; Adaptive diversity of Insects to
climate and land-use changes; Insects as indicators of environmental quality; Insect biodiversity in Xylophagous3. 4.
and Coprophagous habitats; Canopy ecology and insect biodiversity; Habitat heterogeneity in agro-ecosystems:5. 6.
Insect biodiversity in habitat edges or Ecotones; Litter dynamics in natural and interfered forests; Insect and7. 8.
Social forestry; Fern, Moss and Lichen infesting insects; Insect in gall environments; Aquatic insects in odd9. 10. 11.
environments : Habitat specialization from snow melt streams to temporary ponds; Impact of urbanization on12.
insect biodiversity; Land-use changes and dynamics of insect vectors of human disease; Conclusion:13. 14.
Conservation for a heal-thier environment; References; Subject Index
T.N. AnanthakrishnanOne of the principal aims in writing this book pertains to the increasing impact of human influence on natural habitats in
recent years, more notably to the loss of habitat quality. Increased urbanization, considerable reduction in natural forest
areas, changing ecology of fresh water ecosystems, lakes and wet lands, besides changing microhabitats, have had their
impact on insect populations. A wide range of responses exist among several species of insects living in these changing
environments, more especially landscape dynamics creating a shifting mosaic of habitats. Sudden changes in the extent or
quality of habitat tend to influence the behaviour, reproduction and survival of individuals. In very rare cases the existence
of a particular species depends on the presence of some other species, not to mention of the extinction of food chains. As
such, a basic understanding of the nature of habitat loss and fragmentation and their impact on insect species dynamics
become important. Numerous questions are raised about patterns and timing of the evolution of insect-plant association
which are essential for an understanding as to "why the world is the world as it is today''. In this effort several specialists on
diverse aspects have generously rendered assistance through providing literature and photographs and while appreciating
their generosity, we would like to thank them individually for all the assistance rendered without which the production of
this volume would be impossible.
Ecological Entomology : Insect Life in Odd Environments
Handbook of Practical NematologyBajaj, H.K., Kanwar, R.S. & Gupta, D.C.
This book encompasses the most commonly used methods on basic and applied aspects of Nematology rather
than compiling various techniques available in the literature. Emphasis has been given to make techniques
comprehensible with sketches and photographs. Illustrated identification keys for common phytophagous
nematode genera, species, and races of root knot, cyst and reniform nematodes, etc., have been included to
meet the requirement of workers not well versed in nematode taxonomy. The book should prove to be
indispensable for both under graduate and post graduate students, and researchers interested in working with
the wonderful world of tiny creatures - the plant parasitic nematodes. Different exercises of the book have
been written by the expert scientists having more than twenty five years of practical experience in the field of
Nematology.ISBN: 978-81-7233-687-5
2011 | 150 PP. | Stud. Ed. |` 190
Contents: 1. 2.Collection and preservation of soil and plant samples; Isolation of nematodes from soil and plant parts and
their estimation; Preparation of nematode slides for morphology and taxonomic studies; Measurements of3. 4.
nematodes; Identification scheme for common genera of plant parasitic nematodes of India; Identification of common5. 6.
cyst and root-knot nematode species of India; Identification of host races of important nematode species of India; Life7. 8.
cycle studies of nematodes; Histopathology of nematode infected roots; Pathogenicity trials for plant parasitic9. 10.
nematodes; Major nematode pests of important crops in India : Morphology, symptomatology and control; Crop11. 12.
loss assessment due to nematodes; In vitro screening of chemicals against nematodes; Testing of chemicals against13. 14.
plant parasitic nematodes by different methods in pots and field; Testing phytotherapeutic substances for nematode15.
control; Screening of germpalsm for resistance against important phytoparasitic nematodes; Field trials on16. 17.
biocontrol agents for the management of phytonematodes; Crop rotation trials for management of plant parasitic18.
nematodes; In vitro culturing of plant parasitic and fungivorus nematodes; Isolation and culturing of19. 20.
entomopathogenic nematodes
Insect Biodiversity: Functional Dynamicsand Ecological PerspectivesT.N. AnanthakrishnanRapid depletion and degradation of species in diverse ecosystems and the implications of this for human welfare have the
cause for increasing concern. Biodiversity or variability among living organisms and the ecological complexes of which they
are a part, is essential for ensuring the basic ecological services and resources necessary for sustaining human welfare. The
loss of biodiversity is therefore, considered one of the most serious problem threatening the world today. An
understanding of the ecological implications of the increasing loss of bodiversity, not to mention of the economic
implications, has therefore, became vital. A biodiversity loss is irreversible. A calls for increased caution in our efforts to
convert and exploit natural resources. Some minimal level of biodiversity is necessary to main ecological functioning, which
in turn is necessary for generating the biological resources on which human welfare depends. Needless to emphasive that
substantial biodiversity loss occurs due to forest clearing and degradation, leading to the need for assessing biodiversity in
different ecosystems. Keeping these aspects in mind, the present volume highlights biodiversity in different cropping
systems besides that the impact of cold and hot deserts. Selection of the topics in the various chapters is essentially
because of the experience of the authors in the field of biodiversity.
ISBN: 978-81-7233-641-72017 | 228 PP. | Lib. Ed. |
ISBN: 978-81-7233-969-22016 | 261 pp. | Stud. Ed. |
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The present book “Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights“ elaborates principles of biodiversity
right from definitions and concepts to strategies for conservation of biodiversity. It also explains the roles and functions of
international organizations like CBD in biodiversity conservation. The unique feature of this book is it connects biodiversity,
traditional knowledge and intellectual property rights. Different aspects of biodiversity related traditional knowledge and
international initiatives undertaken to protect the rights of traditional knowledge holders are discussed.
CONTENTS: 1 2 3 4. Biodiversity - Definitions and Concepts; . Accumulation of Biodiversity; . Distribution of Biodiversity; .
Value and Benefits of Biodiversity; Threats and Loss of Biodiversity; . Biodiversity Monitoring, Assessment and Inventory;5. 6
7 8 9 10. Biodiversity - Conservation; . Biodiversity - International Organizations; . Biodiversity - Indian Scenario; . Biodiversity -
Traditional Knowledge; Biodiversity - Traditional Knowledge - Intellectual Property Rights; . Protection of Traditional11. 12
Knowledge - Indian Initiatives; References; Annexures; Annexure I : Acronyms and Abbreviations; Annexure II : Glossary;
Annexure III : Summary of CBD text; Annexure IV : Nagoya Protocol; Annexure V : Aichi Biodiversity Targets; Annexure VI :
Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Annexure VII : Index
Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge andIntellectual Property Rights
Key to Success in Agriculture: Objective(MCQ's for JRF, SRF, NET & Other Competitive Exams)Generation of new technology and its effective transfer to those who need them is highly important in order to satisfy the
changing needs all over world. Agricultural Education in its broadest sense covers all man's endeavours in the acquisition,
transmission and absorption of knowledge of the better means and understanding of the processes which lead to the
scientific and better farming and cover all the basic needs of the human beings, i.e., food, clothing and shelter. Accepting the
scarcity of available literature on the competitive examinations, to satisfy the need of the students, Department of
Agricultural Extension, college of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh took initiative to publish this
objective book for wider use. It is anticipated that this book will be helpful to the students, teachers of the agricultural
universities and professional workers in the field. This book provides all most all different aspects of agriculture discipline
included in the various Agricultural Universities Syllabi. If it becomes useful even to a few students, who will pass JRF, SRF and
PG entrance examinations.
CONTENT : Agron. 1.1 Agron. 1.2 Ag.Met. 2.1Introductory Agriculture and Principles of Agronomy; Field Crops-I;
Agricultural Meteorology; Weed Management; Water Management including Micro Irrigation;Agron. 3.5 Agron. 5.7 Agron.
6.9 Agron. 6.8 Ag.Met. 8.2Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture; Organic Farming; Remote Sensing, Geographical
Information System (GIS) and Land Use Planning (LUP); Seed Production Technology; Cultivation ofAgron. 8.11 Agron. 8.12
commercially Important Medicinal and Aromatic Plants; Commercial spices production;Agron. 8.13 Ag. Chem. 1.1
Introduction to Soil Science; Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management ; Manures,Ag.Chem. 2.2 Ag. Chem. 6.3
Fertilizers and Agrochemicals; Introductory Plant Pathology; Agricultural Microbiology;PL. PATH. 1.1 Ag.Micro. 2.1 Pl. Path.
3.2 Pl. Path. 5.3 Pl. Path. 6.4Principles of Plant Pathology; Diseases of field crop and their management; Introductory
Nematology; Diseases of Horticultural Crops and their Management; Pests of field crops and storedPl.Path. 6.5 Ag. Ento. 5.3
grain and their management; Pests of Horticultural crops and their management; Biochemistry;Ag. Ent. 6.4 Biochem-4.1
PBG 1.1 PBG 2.2 PBG 3.3 Pl. Phy 3.1Economic Botany; Principles of Genetics; Principles of Plant Breeding; Crop Physiology-